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MIND Research Institute

Ensure that all students are mathematically equipped to solve the world's most challenging problems.

two stars

78.21

111 Academy Suite 100
Irvine, CA 92617
tel: (888) 751-5443   Web Site
EIN: 33-0798804

Board Leadership
John Phelan
Chairman

CEO
Brett Woudenberg
Chief Executive Officer

 
 

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  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 78.21 two stars
  Financial 70.00 two stars
  Accountability & Transparency 93.00 four stars
This rating was published 08/01/2019 and includes data from FY2018, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

MIND Research Institute is a neuroscience and education social benefit organization dedicated to ensuring that all students are mathematically equipped to solve the world's most challenging problems.

MIND Research Institute is a neuroscience and education social benefit organization dedicated to ensuring that all students are mathematically equipped to solve the world's most challenging problems.

Impact Information

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Reported Results
Total in 2018
Number of participants engaged in programs
1,270,000
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Financial

two stars

70.00

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

93.00

This rating was published 08/01/2019 and includes data from FY2018, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?
Overall Rating Chart
  Program Expenses
(Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs
and services it delivers)		 86.9%
  Administrative Expenses 7.8%
  Fundraising Expenses 5.1%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.21
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 0.04
  Program Expenses Growth -4.6%
  Liabilities to Assets 88.8%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by MIND Research Institute on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by MIND Research Institute on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
Information Provided on the Form 990  
  Independent Voting Board Members
  No Material diversion of assets
  Audited financials prepared by independent accountant
  Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties
  Documents Board Meeting Minutes
  Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing
  Conflict of Interest Policy
  Whistleblower Policy
  Records Retention and Destruction Policy
  CEO listed with salary
  Process for determining CEO compensation
  Board Listed / Board Members Not Compensated
Is the following information easily accessible on the charity's website?  
  Donor Privacy Policy
  Board Members Listed
  Audited Financials
  Form 990
  Key staff listed

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
MIND Research Institute (CA) 78.21 two stars
Silicon Valley Education Foundation (CA) 94.69 four stars
MATHCOUNTS (VA) 95.42 four stars
NAF (NY) 93.92 four stars
FIRST (NH) 94.98 four stars

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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $8,393,708
   Federated Campaigns $0
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $0
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $0
Total Contributions $8,393,708
   Program Service Revenue $22,343,652
Total Primary Revenue $30,737,360
   Other Revenue $-251,823
TOTAL REVENUE $30,485,537
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $23,073,174
   Administrative Expenses $2,770,134
   Fundraising Expenses $1,723,177
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $27,566,485
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $2,919,052
   
Net Assets $1,258,570

Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.

Program Name Amount Spent % of Program Expenses
Serving Disadvantaged Students $21,179,585 91.8%
Research $1,893,589 8.2%

Ratings History

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2018-06 08/01/2019 78.21 two stars
2017-06 08/01/2018 79.92 two stars
2016-06 10/01/2017 85.25 three stars
2015-06 07/01/2016 83.50 three stars
2013-12 06/01/2016 89.39 three stars
 
CN 2.0
2013-12 12/22/2014 88.41 three stars
2012-12 05/01/2014 85.75 three stars
2011-12 08/01/2013 87.39 three stars
2011-12 06/01/2013 86.04 three stars
2010-12 02/01/2012 88.95 three stars
2009-12 09/20/2011 92.06 four stars
 
CN 1.0
2009-12 02/01/2011 91.23 four stars
2008-12 04/01/2010 91.05 four stars
2007-12 11/01/2008 88.40 three stars
2006-12 10/01/2007 90.81 four stars
2005-12 12/01/2006 88.25 three stars
2004-12 12/01/2005 88.08 three stars

The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

EIN 33-0798804
Name in IRS Master File MIND RESEARCH INSTITUTE
NTEE Code U50
NTEE Classification Biological, Life Science Research
NTEE Type Science and Technology Research Institutes, Services
Classification Educational Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities
Foundation Status Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public   170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
Deductibility Contributions are deductible
Affiliation Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations).
Group Name [Not Applicable]
Ruling Date February, 1999
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End June
IRS Forms 990
(provided courtesy of Foundation Center)		 (Log In or Register Now to View Forms 990!)
  • June, 2018
  • June, 2017
  • June, 2016
  • June, 2015
  • June, 2014
Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$271,525 0.98% Brett Woudenberg Chief Executive Officer
Other Salaries of Note
$440,727 1.59% Debora Stacker Partnerships Director
$287,708 1.04% Matthew Peterson Phd Chief R&D Officer

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
MIND Research Institute (CA) 78.21 two stars
Ocean Institute (CA) 86.98 three stars
NAF (NY) 93.92 four stars
The Ingenuity Project (MD) 88.10 three stars
FIRST (NH) 94.98 four stars

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Charity Contact Info

MIND Research Institute
111 Academy
Suite 100
Irvine, CA 92617
tel: (888) 751-5443
EIN: 33-0798804

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Board Leadership

John Phelan
Chairman

CEO

Brett Woudenberg
Chief Executive Officer

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